Autonomo Spain
Autonomo Spain shares five years of experience with tax guides, tools, services, and clear explanations for freelancers in Spain.
Hi, I’m Adrienne. I’ve been autónoma in Spain for many years, and in this website I’ve put together some of what I’ve learned — and what I wish I’d known or had easy access to when I was starting out. More about me.
Over the years, I’ve worked with all sorts of clients in Spain, Europe and across the world and taken on all kinds of projects during my rather adventurous journey as an autónomo in Spain. Alongside the actual work, I’ve had to learn the ins and outs of the bureaucracy, work with tax deadlines, tracking revenue and expenses, even redoing an invoice or two because I got the format or VAT wrong.
It’s been a massive learning curve, but now I feel like I know what I’m doing, and I thought some of what I’ve picked up might be helpful to you too. So I decided to write it all down.
Articles
What is a Spanish digital certificate?
A Spanish digital certificate is a tool that to access electronic services. Cl@ve and idCAT are alternatives that can also be used across official Spanish services.
Customs Taxes and Fees on Deliveries to the EU
Customs taxes and fees apply to packages sent from outside the EU to EU countries. How does it affect you?
What do autónomo Social Security contributions pay for?
Autónomo fees are social security contributions that cover, social security, healthcare, pensions, and other benefits that are included in your monthly cuota.
What is declaración de la renta?
The Declaración de la Renta is Spain’s yearly income tax form
What is IRPF?
IRPF is Spain’s personal income tax. If you’re self-employed, you must file it annually and may also make quarterly payments through Modelo 130.
What are the IVA Reporting Obligations
The IVA reporting obligations for autónomos in Spain: quarterly Modelo 303, annual Modelo 390, deadlines, exemptions, and common mistakes to avoid.
What is the Register of Intra-Community operators?
You need to be in the register of intra-community operators if you are going to buy or sell goods or services to other EU countries without charging IVA/VAT.
Spanish Banks that Speak English
Spanish banks that speak English or have an English website that are both collaborators for Seguridad Social and AEAT.